After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Spain and the Netherlands are set to face off again in Valencia for a crucial second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals in June, where they will meet the victor of the Croatia versus France tie. For the Netherlands, under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, this game represents a significant challenge following their semifinal defeat to England at Euro 2024. They now face a formidable Spanish team, potentially featuring young talent like Lamine Yamal, who are eager to progress in this major European tournament.
Lamine Yamal is anticipated to earn his 19th cap for the Spanish national team, likely forming part of the attacking trio alongside Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata. However, Spain will be without the services of Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza, all sidelined due to injuries. The Dutch side also faces injury concerns, with Denzel Dumfries and Jerdy Schouten withdrawing from the training camp due to reported injuries. Furthermore, notable players such as Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United and Quinten Timber of Feyenoord were not included in Koeman`s squad selection for this fixture.
Match Information
- Date: Sunday, Mar. 23
- Location: Estadio Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
- Live stream: Fubo
- Odds: Spain -155; Draw +310; Netherlands +375
Projected Starting Lineups
Possible Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Huijsen, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Possible Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Frimpong, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Geertruida; Reijnders, F de Jong; Simons, Kluivert, Gakpo; Memphis.
Expert Prediction
Spain enters the match as the favorite and is expected to secure a victory in the second leg, building on their draw in Rotterdam. Predicted score: Spain 2, Netherlands 1.
